Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games
The Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games is suitable for those who want to learn game theory and how to create interactive games, 3D characters, environments, and games assets and user interfaces. Students also learn 2D concept art and animation, game development, programming in the Unreal game engine, and game design documentation. The course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become concept artists, 3D modellers, 2D and 3D animators, and game developers. Students will also be prepared to progress to further study in interactive games.
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The next intake for this course is March 2021.
Please note, there is no 2020 intake.
This course is in transition
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Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (March) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
VTAC course code
- 3400277394
Hawthorn (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Mid-year option
This IT program commencing mid-year is an entry level course into the IT industry and is also designed to facilitate passage into the Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games (ICT50215) in the following year. Completion of the Certificate IV will require participation in a Summer School in December, January and February.
Course structure
Units of study
Elective units
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Participants in this program will achieve the skills required to be game developers and 3D game artists.
Aims and objectives
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive GamesEstimated course fees for 2020* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $8,490 | $3,380 | $676 |
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 755.
Entry requirements
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059